Wisconsin AB1223: An Act to create 20.235 (1) (cs) and 39.396 of the statutes; Relating to: a tuition program for higher education students seeking careers in teaching, firefighting, or law enforcement, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 19, 2026:

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Sponsors

• Sheehan, Joe (D, HD-026) · primary sponsor
• McGuire, Tip (D, HD-064)
• Anderson, Clinton (D, HD-045)
• Brown, Brienne (D, HD-043)
• Emerson, Jodi (D, HD-091)
• McCarville, Maureen (D, HD-042)
• Palmeri, Lori (D, HD-054)
• Sinicki, Christine (D, HD-020)
• Stubbs, Shelia (D, HD-078)
• Subeck, Lisa (D, HD-079)
• Prado, Priscilla (D, HD-009)
• Pfaff, Brad (D, SD-032)

Latest actions

1. March 30, 2026: Senator Keyeski added as a cosponsor
2. March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
3. March 19, 2026: Read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs
4. March 19, 2026: Introduced by Representatives Sheehan , McGuire , Anderson , Brown , Emerson , McCarville , Palmeri , Sinicki , Stubbs , Subeck and Prado ; cosponsored by Senators Pfaff and Dassler-Alfheim

Common questions

What is AB1223?

AB1223 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to create 20.235 (1) (cs) and 39.396 of the statutes; Relating to: a tuition program for higher education students seeking careers in teaching, firefighting, or law enforcement, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE).

What is the status of AB1223?

Failed as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Senator Keyeski added as a cosponsor (March 30, 2026).

Who sponsored AB1223?

Sheehan, Joe (D, HD-026), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for AB1223?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab1223